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How To Be Useful To God

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 26, 2005

based on 46 ratings

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We are charged with cleansing our daily walk and bad habits. God will not do for us what He has commanded us to do for ourselves.

HOW TO BE USEFUL TO GOD Nevertheless, the firm foundation of God stands, having this seal, "The Lord knows those who are His," and, "Everyone who names the name of the Lord is to abstain from wickedness." Now in a large house there are not only gold and silver vessels, but also vessels of wood and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Forget To Fly

Contributed by Ken Crow on Nov 28, 2009

based on 25 ratings

| 13,328 views

We need to be all God intended us to be.

Don’t Forget To Fly Isaiah 40:26-31 (King James Version) Pastor Ken Crow 26Lift up your eyes on high, and behold who hath created these things, that bringeth out their host by number: he calleth them all by names by the greatness of his might, for that he is strong in power; ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 46:26-31

Denomination: Church Of God

And Away We Go

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 21, 2012

based on 2 ratings

| 5,633 views

A sermon that addresses a tough text... when God abandons us to our sin.

And Away We Go Romans 1:24-32 Today I am going to preach a message that has gotten me in trouble before. In fact, once it caused me to lose my job. I know these things will not be easy to hear. I also know that my words may be misunderstood or taken out of context or may be used to draw conclusions ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:24-32

Denomination: Baptist

Faith, Not Fear Series

Contributed by Josh Foster on Mar 18, 2014

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This sermon will address the attitude with which we “wait” and “watch”. It is with faith, confidence, readiness. It is not with fear, trembling, anxiety!

Why Christmas Is a Big Deal: Faith, not Fear Scripture Text: Luke 21.25-36 INTRODUCTION Since 9-11, I have-flown only two-times. Before 9-11, my wife and I loved-to-fly. It was almost-like-a-high: to check-the-bags and board-the-plane, …to feel the thrust of the plane as it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: Nazarene

Worship: A Way Of Life Or An Experience?

Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Apr 4, 2004

based on 36 ratings

| 4,113 views

The real truth about worship is that it is a way of life.

WORSHIP: A WAY OF LIFE OR AN EXPERIENCE? PSALM 95 A few years ago there were TV ads as well as radio & billboard ads telling us GO TO WORSHIP; YOU=LL BE RICHER FOR IT. This is a great public service announcement. We should worship because we will be richer for it. But there is only one thing ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-11

Denomination: Holiness

Palm Sunday

Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 11, 2005

based on 749 ratings

| 396,076 views

This sermon focuses on Palm Sunday

A little boy was sick on Palm Sunday and stayed home from church with his mother. His father returned from church holding a palm branch. The little boy was curious and asked, "Why do you have that palm branch, dad?" "You see, when Jesus came into town, everyone waved Palm Branches to honor him, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:15, Matthew 27:15-16, Luke 19:36, Matthew 27:15-27

Denomination: Baptist

Giving Thanks!

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 29, 2009

based on 1 rating

| 8,525 views

Thanks Giving - what are we thankful for? We are called by scripture to give constatn thanks

Giving thanks! Psalm 103 This morning I want to perform a small psychological experiment. Don’t worry I am not going to embarrass anyone. All I want you to do is to remember the first thought that comes into your mind when I ask you a question. Can you believe that this Thursday is Thanksgiving ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-22

Denomination: Congregational

The God-Glorified Gospel Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Mar 17, 2014

| 4,850 views

God's Glory is revealed in Christ, in the Cross, and in us.

“The GOD-GLORIFIED GOSPEL” John 13:31-35 Jesus spends his last hours before His suffering, giving His disciples masterful last minute instructions. As they are celebrating the Passover in the Upper Room, Jesus identifies His betrayer in John 13:25: “Leaning back against Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Baptist

Defeating The Devil And His Demons

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Nov 13, 2014

based on 1 rating

| 5,501 views

How to do warfare with the devil

Defeating The Devil and his Demons Text: Judges 7:13-15 (NIV)13 Gideon arrived just as a man was telling a friend his dream. “I had a dream,” he was saying. “A round loaf of barley bread came tumbling into the Midianite camp. It struck the tent with such force that the tent ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:13-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Dodging The Devil, Demons, And His Devices

Contributed by Jennifer Casto on Dec 14, 2006

based on 6 ratings

| 7,200 views

The church is supposed to be the devil’s enemy. The Word of God tells us PLAINLY that the devil is going straight to Hell/Hades! I believe that our job is to torment the devil until he is thrown into that lake of fire there. Read on to find out how to w

November 2006 Jennifer Mears 11/29/2006 Text: Judges 7:13-15 (NKJV) 13 And when Gideon had come, there was a man telling a dream to his companion. He said, “I have had a dream: To my surprise, a loaf of barley bread tumbled into the camp of Midian; it came to a tent and struck it so that it ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:13-15

Denomination: *other

Family Fairytales: "It Doesn't Matter What They Believe" Series

Contributed by Fred Shackelford on May 16, 2011

based on 4 ratings

| 5,071 views

What our children believe matters infinitely. We must give the gospel priority in our homes.

Family Fairytales: Lie #2: “It Doesn’t Matter What They Believe” Philippians 2:10-11 Sunday Morning, May 15, 2011 Springhill Baptist Church Again, thank you for being here today. You’ve joined us today for the second week in our series, “Family Fairytales: Seven Lies ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Cheers, Jeers, And Tears

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 14, 2003

based on 27 ratings

| 5,594 views

THe triumphal entry of our troops in Baghdad It reminded me of another Triumphal entry, which also contained cheers, jeers, and tears – the entry of our Lord into Jerusalem on the first Palm Sunday.

INTRODUCTION: This past week my heart was thrilled as I watched our United States Military drive into Baghdad. It was amazing watching the cheering crowd rallying as they pulled down the massive statue of Saddam Hussein. In that crowd there were mixed reactions. There were those, the majority, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:29-44

Denomination: Baptist

I'm Not The Doctor

Contributed by D. Marie Hamilton on Sep 3, 2007

based on 4 ratings

| 3,723 views

This is a sermon on realizing that God has the last word.

I’m Not the Doctor Sing -There Is a Balm UMH 375 Let us pray. Lord of mercy and grace. Creator of life. I praise you in all that you do. I pray that a mighty word is spoken here today. Give a word of hope and comfort to us all through these trying times. Let your words be my words be your ...read more

Scripture: John 11:14-44

Denomination: Methodist

The Music Of Christmas

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Dec 25, 2005

based on 4 ratings

| 5,293 views

Jesus is the Savior, the Christ, the Lord.

CHRISTMAS EVE 2005 December 24, 2005 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. Luke 2:1-14 “The Music of Christmas” “When he awoke, the song was there. Its melody beckoned and begged him to sing it. It hung upon the wind and settled in the meadows where he walked. He knew its ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Blessed Are The Peacemakers

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jun 26, 2021

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What is a peacemaker? Of course there are a variety of answers but in this sermon we will attempt to define what the most likely meaning of the word is in Matthew 5:9. May the Lord help us!

Blessed Are The Peacemakers Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Matthew 5:6-8 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Isaiah 9:6, John 14:27, Acts 10:36, Philippians 4:7 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

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